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Between Two Chains Ep 4: The Role of Bridges in Interoperability (Angus Lamps) Jul 23, 2025

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In our final episode of Between Two Chains, we're speaking with Angus Lamps from Stargate Finance about interoperability across numerous blockchains and the technology behind bridges and its value for decentralized finance (DeFi).

Angus emphasizes the importance of a seamless user experience in DeFi, highlights the challenges developers face, and emphasizes the need for intellectual honesty in the industry.

Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
18:09 Stablecoins and bridging challenges
26:40 User experience in DeFi
30:38 Interoperability and user trust
34:06 Ensuring secure transactions
37:02 The need for intellectual honesty
39:32 Follow Angus

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DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

Between Two Chains Ep 3: Future of Blockchain Interoperability with Zero Knowledge (Reka, RISC Zero) Jul 15, 2025

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In our third episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Reka from RISC Zero about zerok-knowledge (ZK) proofs and their application in blockchain interoperability.

Reka explains the benefits of verifiable compute and how it relates to ZK, how ZK can enhance the connectivity between over 350 blockchains, and potential future developments once interoperability is fully solved.

Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
05:27 Scaling with zero knowledge (ZK) technology
11:39 Boundless and the ZKVM
16:29 Unlocking computational potential for UX
19:30 Building for consumers and developers
22:00 Onboarding new users to crypto
27:59 Exciting apps to look forward to

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Between Two Chains Ep 2: How is Interoperability Solved? w/Jill Gunter (Espresso) Jul 08, 2025

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Last week we spoke with Aditi and Nitya from Para about interoperability from the user's lens, and this week, in our second episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Jill Gunter from Espresso about interoperability from the other lens: builders.

Jill dives deep into the intricate dynamics of composability and interoperability, how infra builders need to emphasize user experience to move forward, and the state of Ethereum, the ecosystem's incentives, and the importance of staying user-centric while building decentralized applications.

Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
08:30 The importance of composability
18:19 Composability in infra
21:17 The developer vs user communication gap
32:51 The importance of interoperability
37:13 Follow Jill

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Between Two Chains Ep 1: Improving Blockchain Interoperability for Users w/Nitya & Aditi (Para) Jul 01, 2025

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In our first episode of Between Two Chains, a new 4-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved, we bring on Nitya and Aditi from Para (previously Capsule) to talk about the current state of wallet UX and how interoperability can create better overall experiences for users of onchain apps.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
3:44 What does interoperability mean?
12:25 Improving the onchain onboarding experience
19:04 Privacy and identity in interoperability
25:02 Tradeoffs to better UX
35:26 What's next once interoperability is solved?

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TRAILER: Introducing Between Two Chains, a Rehash Production with LayerZero Jun 27, 2025

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We're back with a brand new miniseries where we dive into all things blockchain interoperability.

Join Diana Chen, host of Rehash, LDF from LayerZero, and some old and new faces from Espresso, Para, Stargate, and Risc Zero in this four-part miniseries starting Tuesday, July 1. In the meantime give our team a follow and join our Telegram group to engage in the conversation: t.me/rehashweb3.

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S11 E9 | Insights on the Future of DeSci w/Tarun Chitra (Gauntlet) May 01, 2025

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In this episode, we're speaking with Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet, partner at Robot Ventures, and co-host of The Chopping Block, about his thoughts, criticisms, and predictions on the intersection of science, finance, and decentralization.

We start by talking about the historical funding models of scientific research, the shortcomings of traditional science funding, and the rise of decentralized science (DeSci).

Tarun then shares some of his critiques of the current state of DeSci, highlighting its misaligned incentives and financialization within the broader crypto space. He also shares his thoughts on the potential role of AI in the development of DeSci and crypto.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
02:19 Evolution of science funding
11:37 Funding models in DeSci
23:55 Reputation and credibility in science
31:29 Nonfinancialized mechanism design
40:58 The future of AI and crypto
44:37 Follow Tarun

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MINIHASH 009 | Resisting State Capture w/Spencer Graham (Hats) Apr 24, 2025

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In this episode, we're bringing back Spencer Graham, co-founder of Hats Protocol, for a minihash episode to revisit the anticapture frame he wrote about three years ago in the context of today's political climate.

Spencer shares insights on the dangers of centralized execution power, the challenge of tribalism, and the importance of decentralized systems. He also discusses past failures in DAOs due to capture issues, stressing the need for continuous learning and innovation within the Ethereum ecosystem.

You can listen to Spencer's previous episode on Rehash here: https://youtu.be/HweC8hREvRk?si=7kpVeboUSak_sMeF

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
01:09 Recapping the anticapture framework
08:39 Applying anticapture to current events
16:39 Applying anticapture to DAOs
19:33 Follow Spencer

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S11 E8 | The Evolution of DAOs and AI w/Nick Naraghi (Hats Protocol) Apr 17, 2025

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In this episode, we're bringing back Nick Naraghi (nintynick), co-founder and CEO of Hats Protocol, to discuss the evolution of DAOs and AI since his last appearance in October 2022 (https://youtu.be/ggas_uCEeQs).

We talk about how AI can impact DAOs beyond cost reduction and what a future where everyone has their own AI agent would look like.

Nick also shares insights on the development of Hats Protocol, the launch of Hats Pro, and discusses philosophical questions from the community on the human to AI relationship.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
01:52 Reflections on past predictions
04:23 How AI lowers coordination costs
06:37 AI agents and organizational dynamics
11:21 The future of work and AI
15:17 Economic evolution and UBI
18:22 AI coordination tools in DAOs
29:06 Hats Protocol updates
39:41 AI x crypto
44:47 Questions from the community
52:53 Nick's personal life philosophies
56:11 Follow Nick

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MINIHASH 008 | The Future of AI, Blockchain, and Financial Systems w/Alexis (Safe) Apr 10, 2025

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In this episode, Alexis, Global Partnerships Manager at Safe, joins us to discuss the intersection of AI with financial systems, particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape.

We talk about recent trends, applications, and potential future developments in AI-driven finance, including AI agents for financial advising, governance in DAOs, and innovative use cases in prediction markets. Alexis provides insights on Safe's role in facilitating these advancements, offering a detailed look at the modular and flexible SafeCore framework.

Finally, we chat about the potential of AI to democratize financial knowledge and the evolving dynamics of AI-agent interactions in both centralized and decentralized platforms.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
01:11 Alexis' background
01:54 Current landscape of DeFAI (DeFi x AI)
03:14 AI agents and Safe
09:04 Ethical considerations of AI agents
13:15 Future of DeFAI
17:36 Innovative applications of AI
22:59 AI's impact on global financial literacy
26:30 Follow Alexis and Safe

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[LIVE FROM DENVER] Rehash Hot Ones Schelling Point w/Kevin Owocki, Disruption Joe, Sophia Dew, and Rena O'Brien Apr 03, 2025

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This episode was recorded live at Schelling Point during Eth Denver 2025.

In our fourth Rehash Hot Ones show, competitors Kevin Owocki, Disruption Joe, Sophia Dew, and Rena O'Brien battle it out for who has the spiciest takes on DAO governance, web3 funding, and the potential for AI to address challenges in crypto.

Along the way, they brave increasingly spicy hot sauces, and audience members participate with their own hot takes as well while also engaging in the interactive spice challenge on stage. Finally, votes are tallied live on JokeRace and a winner is crowned.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
01:57 Panelist introductions
03:10 Rules and voting
04:28 Round 1: Does DAO Governance Work?
18:13 Round 2: Best Way to Fund Web3 Projects
27:43 Round 3: Can AI Fix Crypto?
37:35 Winner announced

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Rena O'Brien: https://x.com/deltajuliet7362
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